Air Training Corps
The Air Cadet Organisation, also known as the Air Cadets, is a UK uniformed youth organisation for young people aged between 13-20, that encourages an interest within young people in aviation, adventure training, leadership and sport. The Air Cadets is also a great place to meet new friends and try something new and different.
The Air Training Corps currently has over 60,000 members assigned to over 900 Squadrons. These Squadrons are split among 6 regions throughout the UK, which are then split into 6 wings (1 or more counties per Wing) and are supported by a network of around 10,000 volunteer staff and around 5,000 civilian committee members. Each wing has approximately 30 squadrons in the local community - 955 (Stevenage) Squadron is an ATC squadron and part of Hertfordshire & Buckinghamshire Wing.
The aims of the Air Training Corps are:
For more in depth information about the Air Training Corps please visit the Air Cadet Organisation website.
News from the activities of local squadrons in our Wing (Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire) can be found on the Wing blog.
Information about our region (Central and East Region) can be found on the region website.
The Air Training Corps currently has over 60,000 members assigned to over 900 Squadrons. These Squadrons are split among 6 regions throughout the UK, which are then split into 6 wings (1 or more counties per Wing) and are supported by a network of around 10,000 volunteer staff and around 5,000 civilian committee members. Each wing has approximately 30 squadrons in the local community - 955 (Stevenage) Squadron is an ATC squadron and part of Hertfordshire & Buckinghamshire Wing.
The aims of the Air Training Corps are:
- To promote and encourage, among young people, a practical interest in aviation and the Royal Air Force.
- To provide training which will be useful in the Services and civilian life.
- To foster the spirit of adventure and develop qualities of leadership and good citizenship
For more in depth information about the Air Training Corps please visit the Air Cadet Organisation website.
News from the activities of local squadrons in our Wing (Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire) can be found on the Wing blog.
Information about our region (Central and East Region) can be found on the region website.